Wireless & Ethernet network on same computer

[Rafael]

We have an Ethernet network in which all our home computers use. This
computer is the only computer who has direct internet access. So, all
the others come through mine for internet access.

The problem is, I would like to go online with my Nintendo DS. The only
thing is, the USB wifi accessory that nintendo sells does not work. It
kills both the internet, and ethernet card. (It resets the IPs... I
have to disable, unplug the nintendo accessory, set the IPs again by
hand for the ethernet and internet cards, then "repair" both.) I've
tried changing the IP on the nintendo wifi, I've tried bridging
connections with the ethernet card, but nothing seems to work. All it
does it screw with the network. It sets itself to use internet
connection share, so even if I repair the network and internet, the
network users don't have access to the internet. And even then, 98% of
the time, the Nintendo wifi card doesn't connect to begin with.

My main question is, if I were to buy a wireless router, would I have
the same problems? Could I have the wireless "network" and the ethernet
network on the same computer? I have no access to public wifi spots, so
this is my only choice.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

Yes, you can have both wired and wireless active on the computer at the same
time, though it may not work exactly as you hope it would. Sadly the
Nintendo page seems to be out of order so I can't see if it's compatible
with wireless routers - if it is then this might be your best possible
solution.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

 

[Rafael]

Well, you don't need the nintendo USB wireless "dongle" to go online.
You can use a wireless router. This is why I would like one. How would
it work then? Will it not go online?

 

[Ron Lowe]

Well, you don't need the nintendo USB wireless "dongle" to go online.
You can use a wireless router. This is why I would like one. How would
it work then? Will it not go online?

There are a couple of reasons to use the dongle, even if you have a wireless
router.

One reason many people prefer the dongle is that the DS only supports WEP,
and most users are not prepared to down-grade their wireless security just
for that. The dongle plugs into an Internet-enabled PC and provides a
limited wireless service, just to DSes. The dongle software prompte the PC
user to authorise each device as it connects, it won't allow silent
connections from unknown people.

Secondly, if you want to go on-line at some place like an Internet Cafe
which has public WiFi access. Typically, you need to launch a browser
which will re-direct to a payment page. After paying your money, you then
get Internet access. However, the DS does not ( by default ) have a
browser in it, so you have no way to complete the web-based payment to
enable your connection. What you can do is use a wireless laptop to
connect to the public WiFi, and once you have set up credit, you use the
dongle on the laptop to share the connection out to the DS.